Loaf - The Upper Crust of Home Furnishings

I am a bit of dreamer when it comes to home design and I love looking at the latest home trends that are available so when I stumbled across Loaf I thought I had landed in heaven.

Beautifully squishy beds and cuddly sofas, along with a real mix of urban and homely accessories which are prefect for any home.

I love the hit of the purple against the white walls and the silver pots alongside the flowers and herbs. 

I have got a few of my favourite items here on the blog, mainly for the kitchen and dining room.

 I love the mix of the very urban ingredients such as the concrete top on the Conker table alongside the wooden legs and then the Marche wire basket which looks beautiful filled with fruit or vegetables.

My dream kitchen would have polished concrete worktops with clay pots filled with lush green herbs and a white farmers style sink. Along with copper pans hung up from the ceiling and a sanded wooden floor.

I thought I would share some of my favourite items here with you but be warned you will be lusting after everything!
                                                                               

The Conker Table in all its glory along with the Budge bench. I absolutely adore this table and bench combination. 

Loaf also have a beautiful range of ceramics to accessorise your kitchen and dining room with, which are all unique in their own way which makes a lovely change from the usual high street same old!

The thing I love most about Loaf is that their products are handmade in Britain by true craftsmen. Loaf are truly about top quality and craftsmanship, and that is reflected in the care they take with their products and the aftercare.

The Diaries: A Dino Day Out!

The Diaries: A Dino Day Out!: We recently took the girls to Blackpool Zoo with our Tesco points, - they always come in handy! It had been planned a while but we never act...

A Dino Day Out!

We recently took the girls to Blackpool Zoo with our Tesco points, - they always come in handy! It had been planned a while but we never actually got time to go until a couple of weeks ago.

The girls love animals especially giraffes so they were very excited at the thought of seeing them, and all the other animals.

We arrived quite early so there was no queue which is always a bonus after a long drive, the reception is really welcoming as are the staff.

Our first impression of the animal enclosures wasn't great as we first saw the giant tortoises but the fountain etc hadn't be turned on so it just looked a bit sad. It may just be because it wasn't peak season, but still would have been nice to see.

We made our way to the dinosaur park which we didn't know they had, this was an extra bonus and possible my girls favourite part as they have recently got into dinosaurs. Some of the dinosaurs would move and make sounds which was great for the girls as they couldn't quite work out if they were real or not!

                           

We had a great time at the playground too, with all different age ranges catered for, and a small cafe serving hot drinks and ice creams. 

The petting farm was good too but unsupervised by any staff which meant it was a bit crazy round the animal pens, and some of the animals looked stressed. 

We did however get to stroke two lovely pigs, one of them was so desperate for a stroke it ran the length of the field!

After the petting farm we went on the little train that takes you round the zoo, it was really cheap and the girls loved sitting on the little steam train. 

My youngest fell before we went on the train so we went to get some first aid, the staff were fantastic in the shop and kept our eldest entertained talking to her about all the different animals. It really makes a huge difference when your waiting to know your children are entertained!

Overall a great day out and as its only small it works much better for younger children. Theres a range of activities such as a bouncy castle and crazy golf for a small fee which is refreshing after so many family days out seem to charge the earth!

Liliputians Accessories - Small Accessories Mighty Impressions

 

Small Accessories - Mighty Impressions

Liliputians is a small team of people who are passionate about fashion and creating accessories to maximise the potential of any outfit. 

Liliputians namesake is from the characters of Gulliver's World - using the analogy that much like the Lilliputians characters in the book - accessories although small can make a big impact. 

I was recently given a headband for my daughter so we could see the quality and detail that goes into each one. 

The fabric which is used and the attention to detail in each headband really shows how passionate the brand Lilliputians is about accessories and adding those little touches can really make your outfit.

     

I was really impressed at how well the headband stayed on as it has grips on, especially with a very active 3yr old,but was also very comfy, neither of my girls complained about it hurting behind their ears as is often the case with headbands. 

Liliputians accessories are made for children and adults alike, and I would have loved to shared this one with my girls - if only they would let me!

Liliputians sent us this headband free of charge but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Summer Snaps

We have been loving the 6 week holidays and although we haven't really ventured far from home it has been really nice to just enjoy the slower pace of life. 

I have been a bit snap happy with my camera and have got some really lovely pictures of the girls that aren't *set up* and are of them just being themselves. 

We seem to have very few pictures of the girls around the house so i have finally purchased some photo frames and I am planning a gallery wall along my hallway so everyone can see our beautiful pictures and share our fun times with us. 

Anyway I thought I would share some of my favourites on here with you. 

Chicken Pox strikes again

Our six week holidays started off with my eldest having chicken pox, although she only got 6 spots she was quite poorly with it. It is very rare they will both sit like this for any period of time so I had to get a photo for proof!

Lunch at Grandmas

My Mum set up a paddling pool and table and chairs at her house so my girls could have a mini holiday while Faith was still a bit under the weather. They loved sitting in the shade with their *special* drinks, and just having a bit of freedom in the paddling pool.

Bubbles in the garden

My toddlers favourite thing to do is blow bubbles, she wont even let her Mummy have a go anymore!

Face painting at Bents Garden Centre

Did someone say cake?

We visited Bents Garden Centre which has a great playground, but due to the pouring rain we couldn't use it, so the girls had their faces painted and ate cake instead. 

Making a campfire

My daughter is obsessed with camping and is desperate to go, when we played out the other day, Faith found some sticks and made a campfire. Although she was disappointed I wouldn't light it!

What are your favourite snaps from your summer so far? 

Chatterbox Walls - Personalised Prints and Posters

I have been lusting after those House Rules prints that seem to have hit the shops recently for quite some time but have never felt their *rules* applied to what I wanted in my house. 

So when I  approached  Chatterbox Walls to try out their new website, I was so excited, I could finally get the House Rules I wanted and personalise everything right down to the colour of the background. 

Chatterbox Walls wanted to use their backgrounds in creative design and  typography to create individual and stylish works of art for the home. The company really let you design and personalise your art work which means each piece is truly individual. 

The website is so easy to use, you can choose from a variety of different print choices, even ones that you can personalise with a persons individual likes which I know I would love to receive as a birthday present. 

Choosing your print is easy, you can choose from so  many varieties including *Our Song* or *Remember When* or even a *Bucket List* which would be great as a wedding present or anniversary gift. 

Next on the list you are taken to the page where you can begin to personalise your print. This includes text and colourways. 

The print I chose was for our living room which has a duck egg blue theme, I wanted a colour that was similar but not too matching.

I think it fits in perfectly!

Chatterbox Walls also offer a framing service which is individually priced due to the sizing. 

Discalimer: I received this print at no cost to myself but all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

The Diaries: All Change

The Diaries: All Change: In February I started a new job as Room Leader for a preschool room at the nursery which my youngest attends. A few weeks before I started...